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IA HF2222

IA HF2222
A bill for an act allowing the use of a pretrial risk assessment for certain bailable defendants.

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Introduced
01/30/2026
In Committee
01/30/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

91st General Assembly

Bill Summary

This bill allows the court to use a pretrial risk assessment if a bailable defendant is charged with any offense involving an allegation that the defendant’s release may endanger the safety of another person. If the court determines a risk assessment should be performed, a judicial district department of correctional services will perform the risk assessment using a validated risk assessment developed by the board of parole and approved by the department of corrections. The court shall consider the results of the risk assessment, along with other factors, in determining whether to release the defendant.

AI Summary

This bill allows courts to use a pretrial risk assessment for individuals who are eligible for bail and are accused of a crime where their release could potentially endanger someone else's safety. If the court decides a risk assessment is necessary, a local correctional services department will conduct it using a tool that has been proven effective and approved by the state's department of corrections. The court will then consider the results of this assessment, along with other factors, when deciding whether to release the defendant and what conditions, if any, should be placed on that release to ensure public safety.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (7)

Last Action

Introduced, referred to Public Safety. H.J. 185. (on 01/30/2026)

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